In comparison to later adulthood, most midlife adults have not yet had to confront ____
a. a global decrease in cognitive functioning due to synaptic pruning, neural plaque, and neurological death as a natural result of aging
b. the stressors of parenthood, job loss, depression, and other psychological disorders
c. the loss of meaningful roles or serious impairments in their physical health and functioning
d. a shaky self-worth due to changes in career, the economy, and global progress
Answer: C
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a. many lesbians experience a decrease in self-esteem once they recognize their lesbian identity. b. about half of lesbians who accept their identity show higher self-esteem, and about half show lower self-esteem, in comparison with heterosexual women. c. accepting a lesbian identity is psychologically beneficial only for those lesbians who maintain relationships with many heterosexuals. d. people who accept their lesbian identity typically have higher self-esteem than those who do not accept their identity.
Serdar is interested in psychopathology and wants to go to graduate school and get a doctoral degree in psychology. His choice would most likely lead him toward a career as a ____
a. ?clinical social worker b. ?psychiatrist c. ?substance abuse counselor d. ?clinical psychologist
As you read this chapter in psychology, you frequently ask yourself "why" questions, such as "Why would that be true?" as well as relating this new information with your own experiences involving your own "memory.". You are using which of the following to help you remember the information in this chapter?
a. elaborative processing b. chunking or recoding c. maintenance rehearsal d. redintegration
Your phone rings, and a voice on the line asks if you will answer a short survey about your Internet service. When you agree and spend the next ten minutes answering questions regarding your Internet service, you have just exhibited
a. obedience. b. compliance. c. conformity. d. pseudostupidity.